目標

NOUN (1)

[/mʲe̞kʲo̞ː/^ja-JP]

goal literal / target literalformal / objective literalformal / aim literalgeneral / milestone literalgeneral / landmark literal / concept sentence untranslatable (The term embodies specific nuances of purpose and intent that do not have a single-word equivalent in English.)

Synonyms 目印 common , ターゲット formalloanword

Antonyms 無目的

A goal, objective, or aim that one strives to achieve; a target or mark at which one aims. It represents a future state, result, or point to be reached through effort. It can also refer to a physical landmark or milestone used for orientation or as a point of reference. While English has several near-equivalent words, 目標 often encompasses the strategic planning and purposeful direction required to achieve a desired outcome, suggesting both the endpoint and the intent behind reaching it.

彼は今年の売り上げ目標を達成した。 — He achieved this year's sales goal.
チーム全員が同じ目標に向かって努力している。 — Everyone on the team is working towards the same objective.
遠くに見えるあの山が私たちの今日の目標だ。 — That mountain we see in the distance is our target for today.